Roger Federer thrashed Croat Marin Cilic 6-3 6-1 6-4 to become the first man to win eight Wimbledon singles crowns on Sunday, five years after landing his seventh. The Swiss player, who was appearing in his 11th Wimbledon final, was challenged early on as the Croat stood up to him. But once he broke a... Read More

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July 14, 2016

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Opinion: Serena Williams, racism and the black race

by Ololade Ajekigbe It’s exhausting to be black at this time, perhaps more than ever before. In the past week two black Americans were shot and killed by the same set of people who were supposed to be protecting them. In the last couple of years hundreds of unarmed black people lost their lives to police... Read More

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July 7, 2013

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The wait is over! Andy Murray wins Wimbledon ending 77 years of British tennis hurt (PHOTOS)

Andy Murray today became the first British man to be crowned Wimbledon champion in 77 years after beating Novak Djokovic in three straight sets in the men’s final today. The 26-year-old is the first home player to lift the men’s singles trophy since Fred Perry in 1936 after winning the match 6-4, 7-5 and 6-4.... Read More

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August 5, 2012

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Andy Murray finally trumps Federer to win Olympic tennis gold medal

by Isi Esene Exactly one month after Roger Federer beat Andy Murray to claim his 17th grand slam title on the same court, Murray, earlier today, returned with an army of flag-waving fans to defeat the world number one 6-2 6-1 6-4, to claim the Olympic gold medal. The spectators chanted “Andy, Andy” as they... Read More

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August 4, 2012

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I have a chance to win gold since it is Federer’s first Olympic final – Murray

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Despite losing the Wimbledon title to Roger Federer last month, Andy Murray is confident he can get win this time around, when both tennis players come face to face in Sunday’s Olympic final. Murray reckons that the fact it is Federer’s first time in an Olympic final is a big boost for... Read More

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July 9, 2012

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After his Wimbledon showing, Federer is a hot favourite for the Olympics

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Let’s not indulge in sentiments. Roger Federer fully deserved his record-equalling seventh Wimbledon Grand Slam. The 30-year-old defeated Andy Murray 4-6 7-5 6-3 6-4 on Centre Court to match Pete Sampras’ achievement and climb back to the number one position in the world. Once again, Murray ends up as a bridesmaid. His... Read More

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July 8, 2012

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As Andy Murray prepares to be Roger-ed by Federer…

by ‘Ifreke Inyang On Sunday, Andy Murray will strut onto the court to take on Roger Federer in the final of this year’s Wimbledon Grand Slam. Far beyond the forehands, backstrokes and grunts, he will be fighting other battles: The great expectation of the British public, fuelled by the hype the English press have created. It... Read More

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June 22, 2011

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Photo of the Week: Kate Middleton, the grammar queen?

by Ifreke Inyang Everyone says the Duchess of Cambridge always had impeccable manners. Unfortunately for the then girl-next-door Kate Middleton, a handwritten letter to the All England Club has revealed that perhaps spelling isn’t her strongest point: at least not according to a note thanking club officials for a visit in July 2008 that the... Read More

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